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Calculate elasticity of demand (i) by using total outlay method, (ii) percentage method.

| Price | Total expenditure |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 8 | 1200 |

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(i) According to total outlay method, e >1, because total expenditure is more after fall in price.Thus demand is elastic.

(ii) we have to calulate quantities at two prices as shown under:

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